History and Legacy

In June 1940, a 40 acre tract of lush, tropical vegetation located in Miami Shores was transformed into
one of the leading centers of education in South Florida. Founded by the Most Reverend Patrick Barry,
Bishop of St. Augustine, and Reverend Mother M. Gerald Barry, prioress General of the Dominican Sisters
of Adrian, Michigan, and supported by Reverend Monsignor William Barry and Mayor of Miami Shores John
Graves Thompson, Barry University offers a supportive atmosphere, intellectual excellence and an 800-year
tradition of truth-seeking and dedication to service.

In the years since Barry first opened its doors, the campus has expanded to more than 122 acres and
17 locations throughout Florida, including seven Schools and two Colleges with numerous liberal arts
and professional disciplines.

Today, the Barry University community is comprised of nearly 9,000 students,
served by more than 2,100 administrators, faculty members and support staff from a wide range of religious,
cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The faculty and administration have worked closely together to serve
the student population and the local community surrounding the University, where our expansion and
growth have kept pace with excellence in education programs.

The tropical beauty of Barry University includes 54 buildings, with indoor
and outdoor athletic facilities, spread over 80 of our 122-acre campus. Imagine the ideal South Florida
climate combined with natural beauty and an atmosphere conducive to learning and continued personal
development.